Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedychevron_right

S01E01: Hood to Hollywood

The story of how Black comedians were shut out of “white” comedy clubs in the 90s, and how they found venues in South LA where Martin Lawrence, D.L. Hughley and Robin Harris showcased their talents. After the LA riots, comedian Guy Torry launched Phat Tuesdays, an all-black comedy night at the world-famous Comedy Store.

Genres:

Documentary

Air Date:

Feb 03, 2022

Runtime:

55 minutes

Production:

Amazon Studios , Original Productions , Phat Tuesday Productions , Grammnet NH Productions

Casts:

Guy Torry, Joe Torry, Snoop Dogg, Tiffany Haddish, Kym Whitley, Melanie Comarcho, J.B. Smoove, Regina King, Chris Tucker, Anthony Anderson, Dave Chappelle, Jay Pharoah, Lil Rel Howery, Flame Monroe, Bob Saget, Pauly Shore, Tania Richardson, Antoine Richards, Affion Crockett, Jo Koy, Nick Cannon, Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Marsha Warfield, Tommy Davidson, Luenell, Bill Bellamy, D.C. Young Fly, Donnell Rawlings, Aries Spears, Chris Spencer, Tony Rock, Ajai Sanders, Earthquake, Finesse Mitchell, Eleanor Kerrigan, Robi Reed, Darryl 'D'Militant' Littleton, Craig Robinson, Tichina Arnold, DeRay Davis, Russell Peters, John Salley, George Wallace, Tanjareen Martin, Stan Lathan, Claude Brooks, Michael Colyar, Myra J., Jay Phillips